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Bringing Praise to God in the Worship Service

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  • J. Jonkman

This article discusses a number of ways in which the element of praise in the worship service can be given meaning and content. It needs a place in the singing, the sermon, and in the prayers.

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The Psalms in the Spiritual Life

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  • Andres Miranda

The Psalms can be a powerful means to shape the Christian life and experience. This article shows how Psalms can be used to shape the believer’s prayer and his praise to God. 

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Praise the Lord: Psalm 150

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  • W. Robert Godfrey

This article considers Psalm 150, giving special attention to the concept of praise and worship.

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In Praise of PRAISE

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  • Raymond Roth

Is praising others dangerous? Will it fuel pride? This article shows from Scripture both when to praise others and how to respond to praise. Regarding the latter, the author explains that praise should fuel our gratitude to God.

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Bathed in Prayer: The Only Way to Prepare and Praise

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  • Michael Reitsma

This article reflects on how public prayer and the praise of the congregation go hand in hand.

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Worship Is..

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  • David H. Englehard

This article reflects on the church's worship as an echo of the praise of the heavenly chorus and celebration of Christ's completed and continuing work for us.

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Song, Glorious Song Music, the Food of Heavenly Love, is Our destiny – Now and Forever

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  • Peter Hastie

This article shows why the book of Revelation is full of singing and praise, because there believers see God face to face, and this is the only response.

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Idle Worship

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  • Marva J. Dawn

God's presence in worship opens our lips to proclaim his glory. When we see God as both the subject and object of worship, then true praise follows.

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Repentance and Lament

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  • Marva J. Dawn

This article explains that recognition of our sinfulness and the consequent repentance are essential parts of our praise in worship. We need to have enough of an understanding of God in order to lament about the darkness in our lives. And when we encounter God in his fullness, our desperation can be turned to gratitude.

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Confessions of a Teenage Praise Junkie

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  • Tony Payne

What is praise exactly, and how do you do it? This article describes praise as essentially advertising. Read the article to see this intriguing viewpoint as it is fleshed out with Scripture.

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Shouting in the Apocalypse: The Influence of First-Century Acclamations on the Praise Utterances in Revelation 4:8, 11

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  • David Seal

What is the possible origin of the praise sections in the book of Revelation? Seal argues that John shaped his praise utterances according to the form of acclamations shouted to dignitaries of his time. The article first defines acclamations before discussing their form and function in John's Roman world.

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The Christian's Duty of Praise and Thanksgiving

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  • Arthur Miskin

The sin of ingratitude is fuelled by pride. In this article some help is offered as to what to do when you feel ungrateful to God. As a Christian you are called to praise and be thankful to God always.

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The Praise of God

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  • T. M. Hofman

This article looks at the concept of praise throughout the Old and New Testament, showing that the foundation of praise is God. The author explains that praising God is the centre of the Christian life and is a response to the revelation of the Triune God.

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In Praise of Praise

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  • S. Simmons

This article is about encouragement in the church and praise in the community of saints.

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Praise the Spirit?

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  • Wes L. Bredenhof

This article is about our duty to worship and praise the Holy Spirit in exactly the same way that we sing and pray to the Father and the Son.

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"Three Basic Principles for Good Church Music"

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  • Randal S. Lankheet, George P. van Popta

The songs of the church are to be scriptural, a sacrifice of praise and aesthetically pleasing.

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Psalm 95 – Psalm Singing for All

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  • Donald G. MacDonald

This article on Psalm 95:1 is about our praise to God.

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Worship in War-time

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  • John Piper

Worship of God is not optional. Paul and Silas worshipped God even when bloodied, beaten, and locked in a prison cell (Acts 16). Let us therefore not forget to praise God even in times of suffering.

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Horse & Rider

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  • Thomas E. Tyson

This article is about the characteristics of our praise and about remembrance and thanksgiving in our songs.

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